{"id":12,"date":"2017-08-22T04:00:11","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T04:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hilltopics.utdev1.wpengine.com\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-08-10T14:02:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T18:02:32","slug":"student-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/student-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-hero-split has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure  class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"681\" alt=\"Students walk along the Ped Walkway bridge during the first day of Fall classes on August 23, 2023. Photo by Steven Bridges\/University of Tennessee.\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/07\/437913_20230823_First_Day_Classes_SB_014-e1722455481987.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%;\" class=\"wp-image-234 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/07\/437913_20230823_First_Day_Classes_SB_014-e1722455481987.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/07\/437913_20230823_First_Day_Classes_SB_014-e1722455481987-300x93.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/07\/437913_20230823_First_Day_Classes_SB_014-e1722455481987-1024x317.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/07\/437913_20230823_First_Day_Classes_SB_014-e1722455481987-768x238.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/07\/437913_20230823_First_Day_Classes_SB_014-e1722455481987-1536x475.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/07\/437913_20230823_First_Day_Classes_SB_014-e1722455481987-2048x634.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-577681ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Student Support<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/career.utk.edu\/\" id=\"https:\/\/career.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The center provides career-related programs, resources, and services to students and alumni. It helps students choose majors, find jobs and internships, and navigate graduate school admissions. Additionally, the center supports students in gaining career readiness and successfully&nbsp;preparing for&nbsp;their post-graduation goals. University Exploratory students receive academic advising from coaches in the career center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/global.utk.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/global.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Division of Global Engagement<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;Division of&nbsp;Global Engagement (DGE) serves as the central global hub for&nbsp;UT, providing resources and support for education abroad opportunities, international and intercultural programming, global research, international student and scholar services, English language study, developing and managing international partnerships, and much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DGE is organized into six major units:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English Language Institute&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Research, Innovation, and Partnership&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Security, Risk, and Resilience&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International House&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Student and Scholar Services&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programs Abroad&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With approximately 1,200 international students from over 100 different countries,&nbsp;500 international scholars, and more than 2,000 UT students studying abroad every year,&nbsp;DGE keeps UT connected around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\" id=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Division of Student Life<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Division of Student Life is charged with improving&nbsp;campus&nbsp;life at&nbsp;UT. Its various departments encompass many&nbsp;different aspects&nbsp;of university life but all work toward one goal\u2014providing students with an engaging and&nbsp;supportive&nbsp;atmosphere of living and learning.&nbsp;The mission of Student Life is to develop student-centered opportunities that contribute to a transformative Volunteer experience. These experiences create a climate in which learning,&nbsp;belonging,&nbsp;engagement, and care&nbsp;can thrive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vice Chancellor for Student Life oversees the departments in the Division of Student Life. These units offer programs and services that assist and support students in their life outside the classroom:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Health Education and Wellness<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leadserve.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jones Center for Leadership and Service<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/student-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Student Engagement<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/campus-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office&nbsp;for&nbsp;Campus Culture and Community<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dos.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of the Dean of Students<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/gogreek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/recsports.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RecSports<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/studentconduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Conduct &amp; Community Standards<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/counselingcenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Counseling Center<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sds.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Disability Services<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studenthealth.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Health Center<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Care and Resilience<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/studentunion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Union,<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University Housing<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website for the Division of Student Life<\/a>, as well as the page for each area, includes a link for feedback and complaints. All feedback is anonymous unless you choose to include your name and contact information. If you would like a follow-up response, your name and Net ID are&nbsp;required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dos.utk.edu\" id=\"https:\/\/dos.utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of the Dean of Students<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of the Dean of Students\u00a0assists\u00a0students through advocacy, support, and mattering and belonging. Programs and services help students successfully navigate through the UT campus community.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of the Dean of Students oversees the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/basic-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Basic Needs<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/student-advocacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Student Advocacy<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/campus-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Campus Culture and Community<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/studentconduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Conduct &amp;&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/studentconduct.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community Standards<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sds.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Disability Services<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/report.utk.edu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"report.utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report.utk.edu<\/a> to seek support from the Office of the Dean of Students or to share concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sds.utk.edu\/\" id=\"https:\/\/sds.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Disability Services<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Student Disability Services (SDS) is the designated office responsible for ensuring\u00a0equitable\u00a0access to academic programs and campus life for eligible students at\u00a0UT. SDS engages in an interactive process with students with disabilities to develop accommodation plans and partners with the UT community to provide disability education, advance the concepts of universal design, and promote disability as a\u00a0component\u00a0of diversity. Visit the SDS website for information on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sds.utk.edu\/policies-and-procedures\/student-rights-and-responsibilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">students\u2019 rights and responsibilities.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oed.utk.edu\/\" id=\"https:\/\/oed.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility ensures that&nbsp;UT&nbsp;(Institute of Agriculture, Space Institute, UT Athletics, and Institute&nbsp;for&nbsp;Public Service),&nbsp;the&nbsp;UT Foundation, and the UT System comply with federal and state laws by granting access to qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, and genetics seeking to participate in or benefit from programs, activities, facilities, or employment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oir.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office of Investigations &amp; Resolution<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of Investigation\u00a0&amp; Resolution (OIR) serves UT\u00a0by receiving and resolving allegations of\u00a0UT\u00a0policy violations in an impartial manner to facilitate compliance with applicable laws and UT\u00a0policies as well as promote equal opportunity and nondiscrimination within\u00a0UT\u2019s workplace and educational programs and activities. Students can report allegations of noncompliance with campus fair employment, nondiscrimination, and anti-harassment\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oir.utk.edu\/covered-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">policies<\/a>,\u00a0or\u00a0fulfill\u00a0their Mandatory Reporter obligations (concerning antisemitism) under\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oir.utk.edu\/title-vi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">campus policy and state law<\/a>, by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/oir.utk.edu\/make-a-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Report to OIR<\/a>. Please see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/policy.tennessee.edu\/policy\/hr0585-mandatory-reporting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HR0585 (Mandatory Reporting)<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0additional\u00a0Mandatory Reporting obligations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oit.utk.edu\/\" id=\"https:\/\/oit.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Innovative Technologies<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of Innovative Technologies (<a href=\"http:\/\/oit.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OIT<\/a>) supports students with campus technology, including NetID and 2FA accounts, email, OIT-supported software and apps, online course and learning tools, computer labs, network\/Wi\u2011Fi\u00a0services, and information security. OIT also provides network access\u00a0and cable TV in UT residence halls. Need help?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oit.utk.edu\/help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact the OIT HelpDesk<\/a>\u00a0by phone, chat, online, or in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentconduct.utk.edu\/\" id=\"https:\/\/studentconduct.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Student Conduct &amp;&nbsp;Community Standards<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Student Conduct &amp; Community Standards (SCCS) develops student integrity and accountability through an educational, consistent, and equitable conduct process. SCCS oversees behavioral misconduct, academic misconduct, student organization misconduct, and Title IX policy violations. Students who engage in conduct that is inconsistent with the code are subject to UT disciplinary action.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process by which&nbsp;UT&nbsp;investigates and resolves alleged violations of the Standards of Conduct is called the student conduct process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0student\u00a0conduct process is educational in nature and centered around student development. Although SCCS\u00a0can issue disciplinary outcomes, most allegations of misconduct are resolved through an educational and developmental approach. The process is designed to promote learning and development as it relates to\u00a0appropriate decision making.\u00a0For more information, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/studentconduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCCS\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/academic-success-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Academic Success Center<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/academicsuccess\/vol-study-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vol Study Center<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Academic Success Center provides undergraduate students with academic support services such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/academicsuccess\/what-is-academic-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">academic coaching<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/academicsuccess\/success-workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">success workshops<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/academicsuccess\/supplemental-instruction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supplemental Instruction\u00a0(SI)<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/academicsuccess\/vol-study-sessions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study sessions<\/a>. Academic coaches provide personalized coaching to help students maximize their strengths to develop effective academic skills including time management, study habits, and goal setting. The center als \u00a0assists\u00a0students facing academic probation, dismissal, and readmission.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vol Study Center coordinates course specific peer-led support through study sessions, SI, and group study spaces.&nbsp;Additional&nbsp;free resources such as printing,&nbsp;snacks,&nbsp;and refreshments are available to all students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lib.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University Libraries<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The library is everywhere you are.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research assistance<\/a> is available by online chat, walk-in, email, phone, text, and by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lib.utk.edu\/specialist-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">appointment with a librarian who specializes in your discipline<\/a>. UT Libraries provides access to over 3.7 million titles, including print and electronic books, journals, and media. Whether you are at the library or not even on campus, we are available to answer questions and help you find the resources you need. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lib.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our website<\/a>\u00a0to chat with a librarian, find books and electronic resources, or\u00a0watch a video tutorial about using the library.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The John C. Hodges Library in the heart of campus houses the majority of the UT Libraries\u2019 collections and many services.&nbsp;In the Commons, on the second floor of&nbsp;Hodges&nbsp;Library, students can get help with research, writing, and academic support, as well as access to technology. Students may check out equipment such as laptops and cameras; use group study rooms; attend online classes; create videos or multimedia projects in The Studio; experiment with gaming and virtual reality; make crafts and try out 3D printing in the Medbery Makerspace; use a&nbsp;practice&nbsp;presentation&nbsp;room; or visit the coffee shop and convenience store. Explore the University Libraries\u2019&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lib.utk.edu\/spaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outstanding spaces<\/a>. Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lib.utk.edu\/hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our website<\/a>&nbsp;for the hours of library branches,&nbsp;departments, and online support.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two branch libraries offer specialized collections, spaces, and services: the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lib.utk.edu\/department\/agvet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Webster C. 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Other unique holdings available to students include\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lib.utk.edu\/department\/special\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Special Collections<\/a>\u00a0(manuscripts and rare books) in Hodges Library and online digitized collections of some of the library\u2019s one-of-a-kind holdings at <a href=\"https:\/\/digital.lib.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital.lib.utk.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect with us @utklibraries on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X), and YouTube.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration The center provides career-related programs, resources, and services to students and alumni. It helps students choose majors, find jobs and internships, and navigate graduate school admissions. 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